The Earth 2 Podcast

The Batman-Superman of Earth-X

Jimmy Olsen is left alone in Professor Potter's laboratory and faster than you can say "Jeepers, Mr Kent" find himself transported to a parallel Earth! If that's not exciting enough, on this world, he has the powers of Superman!

 

This story has it all. Comedy, tragedy, drama, romance and betrayal. 

 

As ever, David and Peter give their thoughts on the story and reader reaction from the time.

 

Don't miss it!

SPLIT! It's the MF Captain Marvel!

David and Peter do a deep dive on the weirdest Captain Marvel ever.

 

They discuss the Captain's origin, the events leading to his creation, the effect he had on comics and cover ALL his stories, many of which have VERY familiar sounding villains!

 

It's the episode nobody expected! Don't miss it.

 

 

#captainmarvel #shazam #plasticman #drfate #doctorfate #drdoom #theray #myronfass #marvelcomics #dccomics #silverage #silveragecomics #carlburgos

 

 

Beyond the Sinister Barrier!

The Spectre returns to the pages of Showcase and brings more questions with him.

 

Who is the evil Shathan? What is his connection to Azmodus from Showcase 60? Whose voice commands the Spectre? Will Murphy Anderson draw another full moon?

 

We're not going to answer these here! You'll have to listen to the episode to find out!

 

#dccomics #dcuniverse #dcmultiverse #spectre #thespectre #jsa #gardnerfox #murphyanderson

The Flash's Final Fling and The Case of the Curious Costume

It's double the fun this episode as David and Peter bring you TWO Flash tales based on ONE cover.

 

The first story by Gardner Fox features Dr Mid-Nite, Kid Flash and time travel!

 

The second by Robert Kanigher is the craziest story we've covered yet!

 

#dcmultiverse #flash #theflash #kidflash #drmidnite #earth2 #carmineinfantino #gardnerfox #robertkanigher #julieschwartz #cosmictreadmill  

From O.G.R.E. with Hate

It's time for some Sixties spy action as Aquaman and Mera go undercover to take down O.G.R.E. - the Organization for General Revenge and Enslavement! 

 

David and Peter have a ball bringing you this James Bond homage from the pen of writer 'zany' Bob Haney and the incredibly talented artist, Nick Cardy!

 

Who is the Huntress? Why does she want to kill our heroes? Find out this episode!

 

#aquaman #dccomics #dcmultiverse #mera #ogre #jamesbond #huntress #manfromuncle #bobhaney #nickcardy #badseanconneryimpersonation

The Strange Death of Batman!

What's this? Batman killed? Say it isn't so!

 

Join David and Peter as they bring you their take on this very unusual tale. 

 

Also in this packed episode, they also look at the growing number of cameo appearances by DC writers and artists in the pages of their comics! 

 

#dcmultiverse #batman #robin #gardnerfox #carmineinfantino #gilkane #irvnovick #joekubert  #thebouncer #jackabel #rossandru #robertkanigher #genecolan #whatif #earth2 #greenlantern #seadevils #dccomics 

The War that Shook the Universe

After 20 long years... the SPECTRE RETURNS!

Join David and Peter as they try to answer some of the questions raised this issue. 

Where has the Spectre been? How did the magic bullet get in the gun? What's the connection to Mission Impossible? Why did Gardner Fox make this so complicated?

Not a dream. Not a hoax. Not a wrongly coloured Wotan!

 

#spectre #gardnerfox #murphyanderson #dccomics #earth2 #jimcorrigan #missionimpossible #dcmultiverse

 

 

The Golden Age Secret Origin of Wonder Woman

David and Peter bring you the new, old origin of the Golden Age Wonder Woman.

After that, they do a deep dive into some of the weird goings on in the Wonder Woman letters pages.

Expect to hear letters from SEVERAL future comic creators including MICHAEL USLAN, MIKE FRIEDRICH, MARV WOLFMAN and MORE!

 

#wonderwoman #robertkanigher #rossandru #mikeesposito #michaeluslan #mikefriedrich #marvwolfman #dccomics #goldenage #earth2

The Master of Earth's Twin World PLUS the End.. or the Beginning!

David and Peter bring you TWO titanic tales of everybody's favourite Amazon Princess.

First, they flashback to "The Master of Earth's Twin World", an early Parallel Earth story from Wonder Woman 89 before tackling the bizarre meta madness of "The End.. or the Beginning!" from Wonder Woman 158.

Robert Kanigher has a lot to answer for!

 

#wonderwoman #themaster #robertkanigher #harrygpeter #rossandru #dccomics #dcmultiverse #grantmorrison #metacomics 

The Big Super-Hero Hunt

Sportsmaster and Huntress (AKA Mr and Mrs Menace) have captured Wildcat and only Starman and Black Canary can rescue him.

This story is too big for David and Peter to handle. Luckily, Amy was on hand to help out!

This episode has it all. excitement, romance, a fighting kangaroo and a flying putting green!?!

You need to hear it to believe it.

 

#jsa #starman #blackcanary #wildcat #sportsmaster #huntress #dcmultiverse #earth2 #gardnerfox #murphyanderson